A course that comprehends the introduction of the different renewable solar technologies and the theoretical concepts behind this field of study was organised at the University of Porto for Master on Chemical Engineering students. Besides the technical and scientific matters, the course also approaches the political and economic challenges and strategies for a better implementation of renewable energy technologies in today’s society. Along with the lectures, students are also encouraged to learn more about renewable energies through the development of a project regarding renewable technologies of their choice. The course also organizes visits to the laboratories to show at first-hand the work that is being developed by the researchers in this field, mainly, the fabrication processes of PSC and dye-sensitized solar cells and their (photo)electrochemical characterization.

Outside the classrooms, UPORTO organized several visits to companies in the field of photovoltaics. Students faced the reality of the solar energy industry and the industrial processes of fabrication of solar panels, always keeping in mind the connection with the research developed in this area of work.

Students visiting the MARTIFER SOLAR headquarters in Portugal